name
Judy
JOO-dee
name
1
A female given name, a shortened, informal form of Judith.
"Judy Garland became famous for her role in The Wizard of Oz."
noun
1
Informal British slang for a girl or woman.
"He turned up to the party with a new judy on his arm."
How to Use Judy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost commonly a first name; also older British slang for "woman."
When to use it
The slang sense meaning "woman" is dated British informal usage, not common today.
Word Forms
Judies plural
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Etymology
A pet form of the name Judith.